Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
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| 01 | It's A Boy! | 20071119 | 20171204 (BBC7) 20171205 (BBC7) 20220606 (BBC7) 20220607 (BBC7) 20240122 (BBC7) 20240123 (BBC7) | Mid-19th-century London. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey. Originally published in monthly parts from 1846, Charles Dickens's novel appeared in one volume in 1848. Dramatised in twenty parts by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer. London, mid-19th century. At last, a boy is born to Paul Dombey, but at what cost? Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. At last Mrs Dombey bears her husband a son. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 02 | Florence Wants Her Mother | 20071120 | 20171205 (BBC7) 20171206 (BBC7) 20220607 (BBC7) 20220608 (BBC7) 20240123 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7) | Young Florence Dombey falls into the clutches of good Mrs Brown. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer. Young Florence Dombey falls into the clutches of good Mrs Brown. Stars Geraldine James and Pam Ferris. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 03 | Dombey Junior Is Sent To Brighton | 20071121 | 20171206 (BBC7) 20171207 (BBC7) 20220608 (BBC7) 20220609 (BBC7) 20240124 (BBC7) 20240125 (BBC7) | Paul Dombey is sent to Brighton for his health. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer Paul is sent to Brighton for his health. With Alex Jennings and Trevor Peacock. Paul is sent to Brighton for his health. Stars Alex Jennings, Trevor Peacock and Jacob Theato. Sent to Brighton for his health, Paul learns the value of money. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisation |
| 04 | Learning! Learning! Learning! | 20071122 | 20171207 (BBC7) 20171208 (BBC7) 20220609 (BBC7) 20220610 (BBC7) 20240125 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) | The heavy duty of learning at Doctor Blimber's Academy. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer The heavy duty of learning at Doctor Blimber's Academy. Stars Robert Glenister and Eliza Darby. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 05 | Paul Collapses! | 20071123 | 20171208 (BBC7) 20171209 (BBC7) 20220610 (BBC7) 20220611 (BBC7) 20240126 (BBC7) 20240127 (BBC7) | The dark and unknown sea that rolls round all the world. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Young Florence - Eliza Darby Paul - Jacob Theato Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Dr Blimber - Robin Soans Mrs Pipchin - Flaminia Cinque Dr Peps - Karl Johnson Polly Toodles - Pam Ferris Susan - Nadine Marshall Walter - Joseph Arkley Young Walter - Jordan Clarke Toots - Sam Pamphilon Other parts played by: Ben Crowe Peter Marinker Simon Treves Alex Lanipekun Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer London, mid-19th century. The dark and unknown sea that rolls round all the world. Stars Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The dark and unknown sea that rolls around the world. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 06 | Dombey And Daughter | 20071126 | 20171211 (BBC7) 20171212 (BBC7) 20220613 (BBC7) 20220614 (BBC7) 20240129 (BBC7) 20240130 (BBC7) | Dombey is in deep mourning for his son. Florence turns to her father for solace, but he turns away. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer Dombey, in deep mourning for his son, is unable to offer his daughter any comfort. Dombey is in deep mourning for his son. Florence turns to her father for solace but he turns away. Stars Robert Glenister. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 07 | The Formidable Mrs Skewton! | 20071127 | 20171212 (BBC7) 20171213 (BBC7) 20220614 (BBC7) 20220615 (BBC7) 20240130 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7) | A trip to Leamington brings Dombey into the circle of the formidable Mrs Skewton. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer A trip to Leamington brings Dombey into the circle of the formidable Mrs Skewton. Stars Nicky Henson and Fenella Fielding. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 08 | Missing At Sea | 20071128 | 20171213 (BBC7) 20171214 (BBC7) 20220615 (BBC7) 20220616 (BBC7) 20240131 (BBC7) 20240201 (BBC7) | Captain Cuttle seeks news of young Walter Gay, missing at sea Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer Captain Cuttle seeks news of young Walter Gay, missing at sea. Starring Ben Crowe and Abigail Hollick. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisation |
| 09 | Mischief, Arrogance And Ambition | 20071129 | 20171214 (BBC7) 20171215 (BBC7) 20220616 (BBC7) 20220617 (BBC7) 20240201 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) | Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer Cold, disdainful Edith wins the hearts of Dombey and his manager. Stars Helen Schlesinger and Fenella Fielding. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisation |
| 10 | Wedding Bells! | 20071130 | 20171215 (BBC7) 20171216 (BBC7) 20220617 (BBC7) 20220618 (BBC7) 20240202 (BBC7) 20240203 (BBC7) | Florence meets her new mama and something stirs in Edith's cold heart... Starring Helen Schlesinger and Abigail Hollick. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Edith - Helen Schlesinger Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Major - Nicky Henson Walter - Joseph Arkley Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Susan - Nadine Marshall Toots - Sam Pamphilon Toodles - Ben Crowe Rob - Lloyd Thomas Other parts played by: Alex Lanipekun Simon Treves Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer Florence meets her new mama and something stirs in Edith's cold heart. Stars Helen Schlesinger and Abigail Hollick. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 11 | Lost At Sea! | 20071203 | 20171218 (BBC7) 20171219 (BBC7) 20220620 (BBC7) 20220621 (BBC7) 20240205 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) | Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature. Starring Alex Jennings and Katy Cavanagh. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Alice - Claire Rushbrook Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Harriet - Katy Cavanagh Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Toots - Sam Pamphilon Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature. With Claire Rushbrook and Katy Cavanagh. From December 2007. Harriet tries to appeal to her brother's better nature. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 12 | The Newly-weds Return | 20071204 | 20171219 (BBC7) 20171220 (BBC7) 20220621 (BBC7) 20220622 (BBC7) 20240206 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7) | The Dombeys return from their honeymoon and embark upon a frosty married life. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Feenix - Bertie Carvel Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Edith - Helen Schlesinger Floy - Abigail Hollick Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer. The Dombeys return from their honeymoon and embark upon a frosty married life. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. The Dombeys return from their honeymoon and embark upon a frosty married existence. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 13 | Frosty Relations | 20071205 | 20171220 (BBC7) 20171221 (BBC7) 20220622 (BBC7) 20220623 (BBC7) 20240207 (BBC7) 20240208 (BBC7) | Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Alice - Claire Rushbrook Mrs Skewton - Fenella Fielding Edith - Helen Schlesinger Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Toots - Sam Pamphilon Maid - Judith Jones Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Director: Jessica Dromgoole and Jeremy Mortimer Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 14 | Marital Crisis | 20071206 | 20171221 (BBC7) 20171222 (BBC7) 20220623 (BBC7) 20220624 (BBC7) 20240208 (BBC7) 20240209 (BBC7) | Dombey engages Carker to act as intermediary with his wife. Starring Alex Jennings and Robert Glenister. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Edith - Helen Schlesinger Floy - Abigail Hollick Susan - Nadine Marshall Rob - Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. Edith Dombey tries to reason with her husband. Dombey engages Carker to act as intermediary with his wife. With Robert Glenister and Alex Jennings. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 15 | Defiant Edith Demands Freedom | 20071207 | 20171222 (BBC7) 20171223 (BBC7) 20220624 (BBC7) 20220625 (BBC7) 20240209 (BBC7) 20240210 (BBC7) | Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her. Starring Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Alice - Claire Rushbrook Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Edith - Helen Schlesinger Floy - Abigail Hollick Harriet - Katy Cavanagh Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Rob - Lloyd Thomas Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen Director: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole Edith is driven to extreme measures by Dombey's attempts to control her. Stars Robert Glenister and Helen Schlesinger. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 16 | Homeless And Hopeless | 20071210 | 20171225 (BBC7) 20171226 (BBC7) 20220627 (BBC7) 20220628 (BBC7) 20240212 (BBC7) 20240213 (BBC7) | Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to? Starring Trevor Peacock and Abigail Hollick. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Toots - Sam Pamphilon Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Drunk - Simon Treves Walter Gay - Joseph Arkley Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole Cast out of her home, who can Florence turn to? With Trevor Peacock and Abigail Hollick. From December 2007. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisation |
| 17 | Dombey Abandoned | 20071211 | 20171226 (BBC7) 20171227 (BBC7) 20220628 (BBC7) 20220629 (BBC7) 20240213 (BBC7) 20240214 (BBC7) | As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans about his missing master. Starring Abigail Hollick and Geraldine James. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Alice - Claire Rushbrook Rob - Lloyd Thomas Mrs Brown - Geraldine James Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Walter Gay - Joseph Arkley Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole As Florence is reunited with her old friend, Rob the Grinder spills the beans. Stars Claire Rushbrook and Geraldine James. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisation |
| 18 | Edith's Revenge | 20071212 | 20171227 (BBC7) 20171228 (BBC7) 20220629 (BBC7) 20220630 (BBC7) 20240214 (BBC7) 20240215 (BBC7) | Walter Gay plucks up the courage to tell Florence what she means to him. Starring Abigail Hollick and Joseph Arkley. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Walter Gay - Joseph Arkley Major Bagstock - Nicky Henson Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Edith - Helen Schlesinger Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen. Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole Walter Gay plucks up the courage to tell Florence what she means to him. Stars Robert Glenister and Joseph Arkley. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 19 | Reunited | 20071213 | 20171228 (BBC7) 20171229 (BBC7) 20220630 (BBC7) 20220701 (BBC7) 20240215 (BBC7) 20240216 (BBC7) | Dombey's manager, Mr Carker, has an appointment with fate. Starring Claire Rushbrook and Adrian Lukis. The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Alice - Claire Rushbrook Susan - Nadine Marshall Harriet - Katy Cavanagh Mr Carker - Adrian Lukis Edith - Helen Schlesinger Toots - Sam Pamphilon Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen Directors: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole. Dombey's manager, Mr Carker, has an appointment with fate. Stars Claire Rushbrook and Adrian Lukis. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisatio |
| 20 LAST | Wedding Bells | 20071214 | 20171229 (BBC7) 20171230 (BBC7) 20220701 (BBC7) 20220702 (BBC7) 20240216 (BBC7) 20240217 (BBC7) | As Florence and Walter embark on a new life in the Far East, Dombey reaches the limits of his despair. Starring Robert Glenister and Abigail Hollick The fortunes of shipping firm owner, Paul Dombey in mid-19th-century London. Conclusion of Charles Dickens's novel dramatised by Mike Walker. Charles Dickens - Alex Jennings Dombey - Robert Glenister Florence - Abigail Hollick Walter Gay - Joseph Arkley Major Bagstock - Nicky Henson Susan - Nadine Marshall Captain Cuttle - Trevor Peacock Toots - Sam Pamphilon Vicar - Ben Crowe Paul - Jacob Theato Music by Nicolai Abrahamsen Director: Jeremy Mortimer and Jessica Dromgoole As Florence and Walter embark on a new life, Dombey reaches the limits of despair. As Florence and Walter embark on a new life, Dombey reaches the limits of despair. Stars Abigail Hollick and Robert Glenister. As Florence and Walter embark on a new life, Dombey reaches the limits of his despair. Classic and contemporary original drama and book dramatisation |